2007-11-13

3D Architectural Printing

3D printing is the logical next step on from rendered movies for many developers and architects. Prices have fallen in recent years making owning a 3D printer or using an outside service provider a viable option even with small scale developments.

While we focus mainly on digital rendering and distribution in the blog we do have to admit there is something about a physical model of a development.

Explaining the concept of 3D printing and the quality of output is always tricky without actually seeing the product, luckily Lee and Jake at Sweet Onions Creations have placed a complete overview of the process on YouTube:

I am with you Christopher.. I love the idea of the open source movement grabbing this market by the horns. Granted, commercial 3D printers are now at a price point that small architectural firms can purchase them.. but image what might happen when the 3D printer is as ubiquitous as the inkjet printer? Can you imagine 10 year olds building objects for art class?

Reprap or not, I can't wait to be able to afford a printer with a paycheque or to.